Variant Coding Procedure

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On-Line Type On GDS
1. With the ignition "OFF", connect GDS.
2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF" select vehicle name and airbag system.
3. Select Variant coding mode.
4. Follow steps on the screen as instructed.
  1. Initial ACU Variant Coding screen
    
    Fig 1: Display - ACU Variant Coding Screen
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  2. VIN Code entering screen
    
    Fig 2: Display - VIN Code Entering Screen
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  3. Variant coding's proceeding screen-1
    
    Fig 3: Display - Variant Coding's Proceeding Screen-1
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  4. Variant coding's proceeding screen-2
    
    Fig 4: Display - Variant Coding's Proceeding Screen-2
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  5. Variant coding is completed
    
    Fig 5: Display - Variant Coding's Completion Screen
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    NOTE:
    This screen is opened when you try the variant coding again on the SRSCM that already has the variant coding performed.
    
    Fig 6: Display - ACU Coding's Completion Screen
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    If communication fails, the following screen will appear.
    Fig 7: Display - ACU Coding's Confirmation Screen
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Off-Line Type On GDS (This Can Be Used When Not Connecting To Internet)
1. Initial ACU Variant Coding screen
  
  Fig 8: Display - Initial ACU Variant Coding Screen
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2. ACU Coding Code entering screen
  
  Fig 9: Display - ACU Coding Code Entering Screen
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3. Screen of rechecking ACU Coding code's entering
  
  Fig 10: Display - Rechecking ACU Coding Code's Entering Screen
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4. Variant coding's proceeding screen-1
  
  Fig 11: Display - Variant coding's Proceeding Screen-1
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5. Variant coding's proceeding screen-2
  
  Fig 12: Display - Variant coding's Proceeding Screen-2
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6. Variant coding is completed
  
  Fig 13: Display - Variant Coding's Completion Screen
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  NOTE:
  1. This screen is opened when you try the variant coding again on the SRSCM that already has the variant coding performed.
  Fig 14: Display - ACU Coding's Completion Screen
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